Flexible project portfolio management

Access anywhere

As part of SharePoint 2016 (licensed separately), Project Server 2016 enables team members, project participants, and business
decision makers to get started quickly, prioritize project portfolio investments, and deliver the
intended business value from virtually anywhere.

Features

Flexible on-premises solution

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Use a smarter Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management solution

Get started quickly with a familiar experience that improves participation and helps teams
get more done.

Demand management

Time and task management

Use a centralized and common approach to time reporting and task management.

Resource management

Deliver results with your workforce today and plan for the future to manage surplus and deﬁcits
across a planning horizon.

Schedule management

Deliver the project on time with a map for execution and delivery framework to tracking progress
and managing change.

Program management

Deliver the forecasted benefits of the overall program and across underlying in-flight projects
with the additional benefit of establishing and utilizing techniques that provide a program
initiation and selection framework.

Advanced portfolio management

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Financial management

Adopt financial management processes and effectively track cost performance to ensure delivery
within budget and that the portfolio realizes the forecasted benefits.

Portfolio analytics & selection

Effectively identify, select, and deliver project portfolios that best align with your organization’s
business strategy and maximize ROI.

Data-driven decisions

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Issue and risk management

Prevent, identify, and mitigate potential business or project-related risks and issues.

Reporting and business intelligence

Collect, categorize, understand, and make decisions about project data. Use business intelligence
(BI) to provide visibility and decision support to proactively manage projects, programs,
and portfolios.

Office 365

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Extensibility

Install apps from the SharePoint Store to meet your business needs, or easily write custom
apps and integrate them with line-of-business systems.

Support

Plans for 24/7 phone support for advanced ITI T issues. Microsoft community support provides
online answers, how-to resources, and connections with other Project customers.

Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Partner ecosystem

Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management solution is backed by hundreds of Microsoft Partners who earned the project portfolio management Competency
and have undergone relevant exams and conducted numerous deployments in over 80 countries
worldwide. When you need help with assessment, envisioning, deployment, or training and
you are ready to engage with Professional Services organizations, reach out to a project portfolio management
partner in your region.

What are the supported web browsers for Project Online Premium and Project Server 2016?

Does Project Server 2016 include SharePoint Server 2016?

No, Project Server 2016 does not include SharePoint Server 2016. However, you need to install
SharePoint 2016 prior to installing Project Server 2016. More information about hardware
and software requirements is available on TechNet.

Can previous versions of Project Server coexist with the Project Server 2016 on one machine?

Project Server 2016 cannot coexist with previous versions of Project Server. More information
about upgrade and migration planning are available on TechNet.

How can I ask a question or send feedback about Project?

You can connect with us on the Project forums.

Where can I find more resources about Project Online Premium or Project Server 2016?

How can I access Project Web App (PWA)?

You can access PWA through Project Online Premium or Project Online Premium with Project Online Professional.
Or, if you have Project Server 2016, you can access PWA with Project Professional 2016
when connected to Project Server 2016 or a client access license (CAL).

SharePoint connection

Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Partners

Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management Partners have proven expertise in implementing and extending Project. Connect with a participating partner who can help determine your requirements and implement a solution that fits your business needs.